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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Safe and Sober 2015

The New Year is approaching fast, with less than 12 hours to go in 2014. We hope that everyone working a program of recovery has a safe and sober New Years Eve. Please remember that you are not alone and that help is available to all who seek it. While New Years Eve is a night of partying and heavy drinking for most, for many in recovery it is a night to look back on the accomplishments made in one’s own recovery over the course of the year.

On major holidays like today, it is crucial that you stay close to your support network and try not to isolate. All across Southern California 12-step meetings are taking place on every hour right into the New Year. There are also sober New Year's celebrations you can attend, events where people in recovery can let loose without having to take a drink or a drug.

If you find yourself struggling do not hesitate to pick up the phone, get yourself to a meeting or a sober event. Making through New Year's Eve without a drink or a drug is possible and is a major accomplishment worth being proud of as you embark upon the New Year.

For those still active in their addiction, we hope that 2015 can be the year that you choose a new way of life free from mind altering substances. We at Whiteside Manor are here for you when you are ready to experience the wonders of recovery, we'll help you find and stay on the right path: 1-800-300-RECOVER (7326)